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Who was the main ruler of the Yoruba Kingdom of Oyo before colonial rule?

• The King of Benin

• The Alaafin of Oyo

• The Emir of Kano

• The Oba of Lagos

Which of the following is a key feature of the Hausa Kingdoms before colonial rule?

• Strong monarchy with one ruler

• Limited trade with neighboring countries

• City-states with independent rulers

• No centralized system of government

Under British colonial rule, the system of governance in Nigeria was known as:

• Federalism

• Direct rule

• Indirect rule

• Monarchy

The British controlled Nigeria through which method of governance?

• Direct democracy

• Indirect rule with local chiefs

• Republican government

• Federal system

Which pre-colonial system of government was used by the Igbo people?

• Monarchial rule

• Republican system with councils

• Dictatorship

• Federalism

During colonial rule, Nigeria's economy was mainly based on:

• Manufacturing and industries

• Export of raw materials

• Local farming for domestic consumption

• Fishing and agriculture

What was the main goal of British colonialism in Nigeria?

• To provide free education

• To promote democracy

• To extract resources and make a profit

• To establish an independent government

Which of the following was a characteristic of the Yoruba political system before colonialism?

• Military dictatorship

• A centralized monarchy under the Oba

• Direct democracy

• A system of elected leaders

In the Northern region of Nigeria, the British used which system to govern the people?

• Direct rule

• Indirect rule with Emirs

• Full democracy

• No control over the people

The British colonial government in Nigeria was controlled by a British official known as the:

• President

• Governor-General

• King

• Prime Minister